September 26, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Set to Approve Rwf63 Billion for Water Treatment Plant
Lawmakers are set to convene in an extraordinary sitting on Tuesday afternoon to approve financing agreements including $52 million (about Rwf62.8 billion) for the expansion of… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali City Names Three Roads to Be Dedicated to Public Buses
Three road networks in Kigali will soon be dedicated to public buses during peak hours as a solution to traffic congestion in the capital. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Rwanda: Four Genocide Memorials Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District, Nyamata Genocide Memorial in Bugesera District, Kigali Genocide Memorial in the City of Kigali, and Bisesero Genocide Memorial in… Read more »
Rwanda: Story of Genocide Memorials on Unesco World Heritage List
Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District, Nyamata Genocide Memorial in Bugesera District, Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi, and Bisesero Genocide Memorial in Karongi… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Rwanda: Inside the Multi-Billion Inzovu Mall Kigali's Largest Shopping Center
A multi-billion-dollar shopping center named Inzovu Mall under construction is expected to be completed in September 2025. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints Atmospheric Scientist Gasore as New Infrastructure Minister
President Paul Kagame appointed Jimmy Gasore as the new Minister of Infrastructure on Tuesday, September 12. Gasore replaces Ernest Nsabimana, who was appointed in January 2022. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Rwanda: Housing Authority On Spot for Stalled Huye Stadium Renovation
The Huye Stadium facelift is in jeopardy owing to the stalled renovation works, The New Times has learnt. The 10,000-seat facility, more than four times its initial capacity, was… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Rwanda: Pakistani Firm Eyes Setting Up Industrial Park in Rwanda - Envoy
In 2021, Pakistan opened for the first time its high commission in Rwanda having residence in Kigali, a move that was attributed to the growing interest of bilateral and economic… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Rwanda: Five Things to Know About Proposed Rubavu Port
Construction work on the Rubavu port, set to become the largest port on Lake Kivu, has reached 74 per cent completion status. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Rwanda: How Illegal Miners Vandalised Rwf2 Billion Water Supply System
Eastern Province officials say that illegal miners have caused extensive damage worth Rwf1.8 billion of a water supply system in Gatsibo district. Richard Gasana, the mayor of… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: Why New U.S.$100 Million Cement Plant is Set to Impact Rwandan Market
Rwanda is now home to a $100 million new cement manufacturing plant, thanks to a joint venture with West China Cement subsidiary, Anjia Cement. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Rwanda: Ten Hectares of Land Allocated for Construction of Muhanga Stadium
The government has completed expropriation of families on a 10-hectare piece of land in Muhanga District to pave way for the construction of a stadium. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Rwanda: Gisenyi Market to Be Completed in Six Months - Governor Habitegeko
The Governor of Western Province, François Habitegeko has said that the much-awaited Gisenyi market will finally be completed within the next six months. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Rwanda: Districts Partner to Build Rwf30 Billion Hotel, Golf Course
Muhanga, Kamonyi, and Ruhango districts in the Southern province have joined forces to find a contractor for the construction of a luxurious five-star hotel comprising 100 rooms. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Rwanda: How Private Inspection Practitioners Boast Rwanda's Smart Cities' Development
Enhancing built environment compliances through professional inspection is crucial for achieving green, resilient, and sustainable cities. This can be achieved in our country… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Egypt: Govt Constructs U.S.$5 Billion Artificial River Parallel to River Nile
Egypt is building an artificial river, spanning 114 kilometres in length, parallel to the Nile River, Egypt Independent reported. Read more »
Rwanda: Nyaborongo II Hydroelectric Dam Construction Works Force Road Closure
Part of the Giticyinyoni-Nzove-Ruli-Gakenke Road is set to be closed effective Monday, July 10, 2023, to pave the way for the construction of the Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant,… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Completes Construction of River Sebeya Flood Retention Dam
The Rwanda Water Resources Board on Monday, July 10 announced the completion of a flood retention dam designed to contain the floods caused by River Sebeya. Read more »
Rwanda: Top Five Projects Awaiting Rwf265 Billion Budget in City of Kigali
The Kigali City Council has approved a budget of Rwf265.9 billion for the 2023/24 fiscal year. This budget will help to implement projects under the economic transformation, social… Read more »
July 02, 2023
Rwanda: Construction of Rusizi Port Underway
The construction of Rusizi Port, aimed at facilitating the transportation of people and goods on Lake Kivu, has resumed, The New Times has learned. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Rwanda: Kwibohora29 - Major Sports Facilities Constructed in Post-Genocide Rwanda
Sports infrastructure is one of sectors that continue to make strides in Rwanda 29 years after the country was liberated. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda to Spend Over Rwf200 Billion on Disaster Recovery
Rwanda plans to spend Rwf215 billion for disaster recovery, including repairing infrastructure such as roads, water and electricity, as well as resettling families whose houses… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Rwanda: Projects in Pipeline to Build 15,000 Affordable Houses Within Six Years
The projects that are in the pipeline could help have 15,000 affordable houses built within six years across the country, Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) acting Director General,… Read more »
June 04, 2023
Rwanda: St Peter's Church Marks Milestone With Multi-Million Project Inauguration
In a momentous event that took place on Sunday, June 4, St Peter's church of Anglican Church of Rwanda inaugurated four commercial buildings and a new church of EAR Remera Parish… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Rwanda: Foreign Investors Eye Rwanda's Affordable Housing Scheme
Canadian investors are among those who have expressed interest in a project to construct 1,250 'affordable' houses on a 19-hectare plot of land in Ndera, Gasabo District of Kigali,… Read more »